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TOWIE'S Jess Wright was close to tears as she revealed her "dream got taken away" due to Tier 4 coronavirus restrictions - which put a stop to her surprise pre-wedding Dubai trip. The reality star - who often heads to the holiday hotspot with her famous family - took to her Instagram Stories to admit she was still in "shock" and "couldn't speak" after the major rule change.

HOME Alone 2 star Brenda Fricker, who played New York's 'pigeon lady' has revealed she finds Christmas "very dark and lonely." Brenda, an Oscar-winning actress for her role in My Left Foot, found cult status as the homeless woman from Central Park who befriended Kevin McAllister and later helped him escape Marv and Harry. But speaking on Radio 1, the Dublin-based actress, now 75, revealed she would be "lying" if she said she had a "nice and happy Christmas" planned.

Wanderers with a thigh injury since coming off early in the 3-0 victory against Southend United at the end of November.In that match, Tom White come on to replace Tutte. In the last four games, teenager George Thomason has filled the central midfield berth which has been left by Tutte's absence.

Dax Shepard is counting his blessings right now, at the end of what turned out to be a very challenging year.

direct to your inboxIt is a three-bed, modest, detached house.But parked on the driveway at various times were a Range Rover, a Land Rover, a sleek, black Mercedes GLS worth £150,000,  a BMW and a £70,000 imported Corvette.How does the boss of a haulage company assemble such an array of wheels?Inside the home, on a modern estate in a suburb, were pieces of art - including a map of the world made from bullets.The occupant also owned around £600,000 worth of watches. He splashed out on holidays, spending £70,000 on breaks in around three years.He would fly to Dubai, Mexico and New York - business class or first class.

direct to your inbox When Prime Minister Boris Johnson first introduced Christmas bubbles they would allow at least three households to meet for five days - from Wednesday until December 27. But these plans have had to be scrapped now after a surge in cases of a new variant strain of coronavirus in the South East of England and London which led to a new Tier 4 being introduced.

direct to your inboxFamilies across the UK have had to dramatically scale back their Christmas plans after the government introduced changes to restrictions.Plans to allow a five-day period of relaxations have been scrapped amid a rising number of infections in the south of England, which is believed to have been caused by a new highly transmissible strain of coronavirus.Health secretary Matt Hancock said the country was facing an “enormous challenge” in bringing the latest outbreak under control and that tough new restrictions may be needed for months to come.Millions of people in England have been put under new Tier 4 restrictions, which ban them from forming a Christmas bubble, while Scotland has introduced a travel ban and Wales has

This may not have been the year for lengthy make-up routines and experimenting with elaborate looks, but if your make-up bag hasn’t been touched since the beginning of the year, its contents are probably in need of a refresh. Fortunately celebrity make-up artist Hannah Martin is here to help.The expert behind Princess Eugenie’s make-up for her wedding day in 2018, Hannah also “provided make-up artistry assistance to members of the bridal party for the royal wedding” and is one of the experts on Channel 5’s 10 Years Younger in 10 Days.

direct to your inboxMidnight Mass and Christmas Day services are an annual tradition for many.Christmas is a time of reflection as well as of celebration as it marks the birth of Jesus.But this year, celebrations will be somewhat toned down for many as a challenging year continues to bring new changes to restrictions.From 2 December, you can attend places of worship in all tiers.

direct to your inboxFor people who had been shielding during the pandemic as a result of their clinical vulnerability, there has been confusion over whether or not they still need to continue to keep their distance over Christmas. The government website has been updated to reflect the new coronavirus four-tier system that came into effect on December 20.

Strictly Come Dancing stars pay tribute to Caroline Flack in the show’s Christmas special, the Daily Star can reveal. The presenter, who died earlier this year, won the BBC contest in 2014.In footage that will air on Christmas Day, pro dancer Janette Manrara said: “Caroline was a part of the Strictly family then and still is a part of the Strictly Come Dancing family today.

Christmas dinner, but are one of the hardest things to get right. We all know how tricky it is to achieve that golden and crispy coating with the perfect mouth-watering fluffly middles every time.

link.He was there for nearly a week and then returned home before again being hospitalised a few days later.It has been revealed that Milo was in fact a four-week-old border collie.His illness was due to being taken from his mother too young.Milo’s owner said: “It was obvious that Milo wasn’t a Jack Russell and was clear he wasn’t being looked after. We didn’t have the heart to send him back.“We gave him a cosy bed and water.

Los Angeles County reversed its ban against indoor religious services just days before Christmas following a Supreme Court ruling that sided with a southern California church that challenged the state’s coronavirus restrictions on places of worship. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced Saturday that it was modifying its order to allow places of worship to offer faith-based services both indoors and outdoors with mandatory physical distancing and face coverings over both the nose and mouth that must be worn at all times.

Phil Robertson and Alyssa Milano are sounding off about the latest coronavirus package because they believe it doesn't provide nearly enough relief to Americans. The Senate on Monday aligned with the House and passed the $900 billion COVID-19 relief package and government funding plan.

Christmas Day a magical experience, with presents, a clean house, decorations, and a turkey feast. But this year, nothing is normal.

direct to your inbox Royal Mail has announced it has suspended deliveries to mainland Europe amid transport restrictions due to the mutant coronavirus strain.

direct to your inboxThousands of hard-up families across Rochdale are to get help with their food and utility bills this Christmas.The council has been allocated nearly £940,000 from the government’s Covid Winter Grant Scheme fund.In a bid to help those most in need it will be sending out £448,000 of vouchers to support families over the festive season - with more to follow before the February half-term.The £40 vouchers will support more than 11,000 children in the borough who qualify for free school meals or are currently being supported by children’s services.Care leavers will also receive a voucher.Council leader Allen Brett, said the authority would do all it could to help those struggling over the winter months.He said: “This is much

Christmas is almost here, and while it won’t be exactly what we hoped this year, there is always the tantalising possibility of snow.Having a White Christmas would no doubt help lift the spirits of people across the country.Many Christmas tales tend to involve picturesque villages, log fires and snow falling outside – but how likely is it to happen in the UK?The bookies have got their odds on which cities around the UK could see snow on Christmas Day.Here are the latest weather forecast, and where it is most likely to snow in the UK this Christmas.Ahead of Christmas, many people in the UK can expect rain and unsettled weather.The Met Office says "rain will spread to Scotland on Christmas Day," but it will be "dry and bright elsewhere".Frost

direct to your inboxChristmas is upon us and you don't need us to tell you it is all very different this year.Families and friends will again be kept apart by different restrictions across the UK.Those in Tier 4 are no longer able to form a 'Christmas bubble' like originally outlined last month.Those in Tier 1, 2 and 3 have also had to make changes as the guidance now only applies to one day - December 25 - and not the five-day window as first arranged.So sadly, this means you cannot meet up with people who are not in your bubble or households for the majority of the Christmas period.As for whether you can be fined, the police can take action against you if you meet in larger groups.

“The new horse fills the gap that was left.“It’s not the original – but Dalbeattie still has a rocking horse.”